How to Use self-fertile in a Sentence
self-fertile
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Most nut trees require two seedlings nearby for nut production; however, this tree is self-fertile.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, All-in-One is a self-fertile, low-chill almond variety that is available.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Asian persimmons are self-fertile, but most American varieties need both male and female trees to produce fruit.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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This early-season variety is self-fertile, but yields more fruit when planted alongside another peach tree, and requires a low chill time of 400 hours.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many European plum varieties are self-fertile, while hardier American plums need to be cross-pollinated.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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